Moving can be a stressful experience, not just for humans but also for our furry friends. The drastic environmental change makes pets anxious and unsettled during moves. However, with careful planning and the right strategies, you can help make the transition smoother for your pets. This article provides a step-by-step guide to ensure a stress-free […]
Returning to school after a summer of fun presents a challenge for any child. For military kids starting at a new school in a new duty station after a summer PCS, the stresses of back-to-school season are even more pronounced. The prospect of navigating new buildings, building new relationships, and acclimating to unfamiliar surroundings – […]
If you’ve hosted a holiday dinner or party, you quickly realize takes some serious planning to create a magical evening. Add the stress of trying to find perfect gifts, and the thought of hosting a holiday party can bring out the Grinch in anyone. But this year – why not try something different? If you […]
Stress and the holidays seem to go together. There is so much to do and so much pressure to do it well. You want to please everybody by making the holiday a memorable one. It’s tough, but in a year when you’ve recently PCSed or maybe you are in a temporary assignment, creating holiday memories […]
There is a reason the holidays are a favorite part of the year for so many. The holiday season is time spent with family and friends, where some of our most memorable childhood memories are relived year in and year out. Everything from the food to the decorating is usually steeped in tradition, which makes […]
As we begin approaching the holidays, it’s important to understand how being in the military can alter some of the more “traditional” Thanksgiving celebrations. Whether they are stationed overseas, spending the holidays apart from the service member, or just arriving in a new place, celebrating Thanksgiving can take on a whole new meaning to military […]
No matter where you live or what the actual weather outside may be, autumn can be alive and well in your kitchen when you incorporate seasonal flavors. There is nothing like the scent and taste of apples, pears, pumpkins, and cinnamon spice to usher in boots and sweater season. Even if it’s 75 and sunny […]
The holiday season can be full of excitement and joy. We look forward to our most favorite traditions such as baking, decorating, and hosting special get-togethers. But the hustle and bustle in November and December can sometimes magnify the feelings and emotions we keep in check during the rest of the year. Cooking dinner for […]
At first thought, a fall move isn’t the most ideal. You don’t have the benefit of summer vacation to get into a rhythm before school starts. You’re already in the middle of your well-established routines. The holidays are barreling towards you, and how can you decorate when you don’t even have all of your belongings! […]
Moving is hard for kids. Uprooting their lives and moving them to a new place isn’t easy any time of the year. Moving right before the school year comes with its own set of challenges–starting in a new place, learning the new schools, shopping for back to school, and getting your kids adjusted to a […]